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Behavior traffic safety projects awarded by TxDOT require contractors to provide match funding. CTS provides this match funding for grants awarded to CTS, which is partnered with additional match funding provided by TTI.
Texas Impaired Driving Task Force (TxIDTF)
Project Summary
The Texas Impaired Driving Task Force is a statewide coalition of safety stakeholders working to eliminate deaths and injuries caused by impaired driving. Meeting quarterly, the task force addresses emerging issues, evaluates countermeasures, and updates the annual Texas Impaired Driving Plan in alignment with NHTSA priorities and a five-year program assessment. Members represent diverse sectors including law enforcement, prosecution, prevention, education, treatment, research, licensing, and public health, reflecting the geographic and demographic diversity of Texas. The Center for Alcohol and Drug Education Studies (CADES) facilitates the task force by coordinating meetings, supporting subcommittee activities, hosting the Annual Texas Impaired Driving Forum, and providing ongoing technical assistance.
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Improving Pedestrian Safety Near Bus Stops in Fort Worth
Project Summary
The project aimed to improve pedestrian safety near bus stops in Fort Worth by identifying high-risk locations and contributing factors to crashes. Using crash data, roadway features, and demographic analysis, researchers developed a scoring system to prioritize 75 bus stops for safety interventions. Key risks included high traffic volumes, lack of crosswalks, poor lighting, and socioeconomic disparities. Outreach efforts included educational materials, social media campaigns, and presentations. The findings support targeted infrastructure improvements and align with Texas’s Vision Zero goals to reduce pedestrian fatalities.
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Walk.Bike.Safe.Texas
Project Summary
Walk.Bike.Safe.Texas is a statewide safety initiative launched in FY 2017 to address rising pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities through education and outreach. The project engages Texas adults—motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists—with safety messaging, videos, crash data analysis, and community events to promote awareness of laws and best practices for protecting vulnerable road users.
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Law Enforcement Training on Pedestrian and Bicyclist Laws
Project Summary
The Law Enforcement Training on Pedestrian and Bicyclist Laws project focused on enhancing law enforcement officers’ understanding and enforcement of pedestrian, bicyclist, and micromobility laws in Texas. It included the development and delivery of updated training workshops, creation of educational resources, and outreach to communities across the state. The initiative sought to improve officer knowledge, support safer road environments for vulnerable users, and encourage consistent enforcement practices. Through strategic planning and community engagement, the project successfully expanded its reach and impact.
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Identifying Barriers to Understanding Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Laws
Project Summary
This project was developed to identify and address barriers to public understanding of pedestrian and bicycle safety laws in Texas. Through focus groups, surveys, and strategic outreach, the project evaluated educational resources, gathered stakeholder feedback, and promoted awareness to improve safety for all road users.
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Traffic Safety Improvement of Senior Drivers in Texas
Project Summary
The Traffic Safety Improvement of Senior Drivers in Texas project worked to enhance safety for drivers aged 80 and older. The project included a literature review, crash data analysis, and public outreach to understand senior driving challenges and assess the potential of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Findings showed that senior drivers are frequently involved in sideswipe and rear-end crashes, often due to inattention or speed control issues. Educational materials were developed, and 13 outreach events were held to inform seniors about ADAS and safe driving practices. The study concluded that ADAS features can improve safety but must be tailored to seniors’ needs and supported by proper education.
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- Project Report to be added shortly
Adolescent Child Safety Education Focusing on Pedestrians/Bicyclists Aged 11-14 Years Old
Project Summary
This project aimed to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety for adolescents aged 11–14 by creating a virtual reality (VR) experience and curriculum focused on midblock crossing scenarios. Prompted by crash data showing high rates of injury and fatalities due to failure to yield, the project emphasized teaching right-of-way rules and safe crossing behaviors. The materials, designed to be engaging and accessible, were distributed to educators across Texas and are available online to support life-saving traffic safety education.
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Pedestrian Safety Improvement of Older Vulnerable Road Users in Texas
Project Summary
This project focused on enhancing pedestrian safety for individuals aged 65 and older, a group increasingly affected by midblock crashes. The initiative included a literature review, crash data analysis from 2015–2022, development of an educational brochure, and delivery of 13 outreach sessions across Texas. Findings revealed that older pedestrians are more likely to suffer severe injuries in poorly lit, low-control environments. The project recommended infrastructure improvements, public awareness campaigns, and targeted education to reduce risks and improve mobility for older pedestrians.
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Traffic Safety Improvement of Speeding-related Crashes Involving Drivers Aged 16-24 Years Old
Project Summary
This project aimed to reduce speeding-related crashes among young drivers through research, technology, and outreach. It involved a comprehensive safety assessment of crash data from 2018–2022, revealing that young drivers are disproportionately involved in single-vehicle and nighttime crashes on lower-speed roads. To address this, the team developed an interactive augmented reality (AR) mobile app that simulates crash scenarios at various speeds to educate users on the consequences of speeding. The app was promoted through targeted outreach events, flyers, newsletters, and social media to engage young drivers and raise awareness about speeding risks.
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Statewide Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Education for Youth
Project Summary
For this project, the Youth Transportation Safety Program led a statewide initiative to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety among Texas youth. The project provided 135 educational toolkits to high schools, supported peer-led activities, delivered safety presentations, and maintained social media outreach. A data-driven approach using a Power BI dashboard helped target high-risk, underserved communities. The program reached over 240,000 students, emphasizing culturally relevant education, peer influence, and strategic outreach to reduce youth-involved pedestrian and bicyclist crashes.
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- Project Report to be added shortly
Statewide Motorist Awareness and Motorcyclist Safety Education and Outreach Support
Project Summary
The goal of this project was to reduce motorcycle crashes and fatalities in Texas. It focused on educating both motorists and motorcyclists through events, coalition meetings, dealership outreach, and digital media. The team developed and evaluated a strategic plan, distributed safety materials, and delivered presentations across the state. All objectives were met or exceeded, except for a canceled NHTSA assessment. Plans for FY2025 include expanding outreach and updating materials.
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- Project Report to be added shortly
Statewide Peer-to-Peer Traffic Safety Program for Youth Ages 11 to 25
Project Summary
This project led a statewide peer-to-peer initiative to reduce risky driving among youth ages 11–25. The program reached over 500,000 students through school resource kits, leadership activities, a statewide summit, and 25 motivational assemblies. It also launched a seat belt workshop, expanded Junior High programming, and maintained the YDS app to promote distraction-free driving. Program impact was evaluated through surveys and observational studies, culminating in a statewide youth traffic safety report.
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Deterring Impaired Driving and Underage Drinking Amongst Youth Through Statewide Peer-to-Peer Programs
Project Summary
The project “Deterring Impaired Driving & Underage Drinking Among Youth Through Peer-to-Peer Programs” aimed to reduce risky behaviors among Texas youth through peer-led education. Led by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute and funded by TxDOT, the initiative engaged students from junior high to college using social media, workshops, curriculum, and leadership boards. In FY24, the program reached over 409,000 students, conducted 21 outreach events, delivered 4 workshops, distributed 215 resource kits, and launched new educational materials. It exceeded all goals, including match funding, and demonstrated the effectiveness of peer influence in promoting traffic safety.
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- Project Report to be added shortly
Safer Streets with Shared Micromobility: Identifying and Addressing Safety Risks for Vulnerable Road Users
Project Summary
This project worked to enhance roadway safety for vulnerable road users (VRUs) in Texas by addressing the emerging challenges posed by shared micromobility devices such as e-scooters and bicycles. Through targeted outreach, training, and educational materials, the initiative supported law enforcement and community stakeholders in cities with active micromobility programs. Key deliverables included an on-demand training course, a law enforcement guide, and public-facing infographics. The project focused on equipping officers and the public with knowledge about micromobility laws, safety practices, and enforcement strategies to reduce crashes and improve safety outcomes.
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Street Coaching for Pedestrians and Cyclists: Putting Laws Into Practice on University Campuses
Project Summary
This project promoted pedestrian and bicyclist safety on campus by turning traffic laws into practical education. It included on-demand training, crash analysis, focus groups, safety guides, and a campus safety plan—empowering students and staff to navigate campus streets more safely.
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Providing Technical Assistance to the Texas Traffic Records Coordinating Committee
Project Summary
This project provided technical assistance to the Texas Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC) throughout Fiscal Year 2024. The initiative focused on enhancing the quality, accessibility, and integration of Texas’s traffic records systems. Key activities included updating the Texas Traffic Safety Information System (TSIS) Strategic Plan, supporting the State Traffic Records Assessment Program (STRAP) review of the Crash Records Information System (CRIS), maintaining and updating public-facing data dashboards (e.g., TxSTORM, Equity Index), and coordinating TRCC meetings and subcommittees. The project also emphasized performance measurement, stakeholder engagement, and inter-agency data linkages to support data-driven traffic safety improvements across the state.
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- Project Report to be added shortly
Linking Crash and EMS/Trauma Data Through a Universal Unique Identifier
Project Summary
This pilot project tested the use of a unique identifier—the DPS Call Number—to link Texas crash reports with EMS and trauma records. Conducted in RAC A&B (Amarillo and Lubbock areas) from May to July 2024, the project sought to replace time-consuming probabilistic data linkage with a faster, more accurate deterministic method. Results showed strong feasibility, high data completeness, and positive stakeholder feedback, supporting broader implementation across Texas.
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Provide Technical Assistance and Support for Updating and Managing Implementation of the Texas Strategic Highway Safety Plan
Project Summary
This project supported the implementation of the Texas Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) and the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) through a range of coordinated efforts. Key activities included organizing Emphasis Area team meetings, integrating behavioral safety strategies, enhancing crash data tools, and maintaining the SHSP website. For HSIP, the team processed crash data, improved the Crash Analysis and Visualization System (CAVS), and delivered targeted training. These efforts strengthened safety planning and promoted data-driven decision-making across the state.
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- Project Report to be added shortly
Training and Assistance for Criminal Justice Professionals on DWI Treatment Interventions
Project Summary
The project led a statewide initiative to reduce DWI recidivism by addressing the mental health needs of offenders. The project included two focus groups with Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) professionals to explore effective supervision strategies, the development of a self-paced online course on DWI and mental health, and live training sessions—two for criminal justice professionals and three for community members. These efforts exceeded participation goals, improved awareness of treatment options, and fostered collaboration between justice, public safety, and community stakeholders to enhance roadway safety across Texas.
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Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Reporting in Texas: Improving ME Office and County Performance
Project Summary
This was a project conducted to improve the reporting of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and toxicology results from Medical Examiners (MEs) and Justices of the Peace (JPs) across Texas. The goal of the project was to enhance the accuracy and completeness of fatal crash data by identifying gaps in current reporting practices. Key activities included surveying 25 jurisdictions, distributing educational materials to 254 death investigator offices, analyzing a decade of crash data (2014–2023), and assisting with the submission of missing BAC results. These efforts led to a 68% improvement in BAC reporting for identified cases, ultimately strengthening the state’s impaired driving data and supporting more effective traffic safety initiatives.
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Texas Ignition Interlock Education Program
Project Summary
The FY2024 Texas Ignition Interlock Training Program provided targeted education to judges, prosecutors, and probation officers on ignition interlock device (IID) laws and practices. Through 19 in-person sessions across six counties, the program trained over 330 criminal justice professionals, resulting in a 38% average knowledge gain. The initiative works to reduce DWI recidivism by improving the consistent application of IID requirements in Texas courts.
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Unlicensed to Ride: Encouraging Motorcyclists to Complete Training and Licensing
Project Summary
The “Unlicensed to Ride” project aims to reduce motorcycle crashes by encouraging unlicensed riders to complete safety training and obtain a Class M license. The initiative includes a survey-based evaluation of training participants and a statewide postcard campaign targeting registered motorcycle owners without a license. Survey results from FY2021–FY2024 show significant improvements in riders’ skills, knowledge, and confidence after training. The FY2022 mailing campaign, evaluated over a 16-month period, showed that 8.2% of recipients obtained a license—an increase from previous years. The project highlights the importance of targeted outreach, cost reduction, and demographic tailoring to improve motorcycle safety across Texas.
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Essential Education: Marijuana and Driving
Project Summary
The FY2024 Essential Education: Marijuana & Driving project focuses on addressing the growing threat of cannabis-impaired driving in Texas. As cannabis legalization and the availability of hemp-derived THC products expanded, the project focused on educating the public and key stakeholders through updated curricula, a Texas-specific training module, and strategic outreach. Activities included train-the-trainer sessions, conference presentations, online course revisions, and collaboration with policymakers. Emphasizing the dangers of polysubstance use, the project sought to equip communities with accurate, up-to-date information to improve traffic safety outcomes.
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Occupant Restraint Use Surveys
Project Summary
The 2024 Texas Seat Belt Use Survey evaluated how often front seat occupants wore seat belts across the state. The project included statewide and urban surveys using observational methods. Results showed a 90.09% seat belt use rate statewide and 86.8% in 18 major cities. The study followed federal guidelines and supports ongoing traffic safety efforts in Texas
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Statewide Driver Attitude and Awareness Survey
Project Summary
The 2024 Texas Traffic Safety Attitude and Awareness Survey assessed driver attitudes, awareness, and behaviors related to seat belt use, impaired driving, speeding, and distracted driving. The online survey gathered responses from 2,627 Texans across four regions. Results inform traffic safety program effectiveness and highlight areas for improvement, such as public understanding of traffic laws and risky driving behaviors.
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Click It or Ticket Evaluation Survey
Project Summary
The 2024 Click It or Ticket (CIOT) Evaluation Survey measured seat belt use across 10 Texas cities before, during, and after the statewide CIOT enforcement campaign held from May 20 to June 2, 2024. Observational surveys conducted at controlled intersections collected data on driver and passenger restraint use, vehicle type, and occupant demographics. The study evaluated the campaign’s impact on seat belt compliance, revealing modest increases in usage across most groups and cities.
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Statewide and Urban Area Mobile Communication Device Use Surveys
Project Summary
This statewide survey observed 32,659 drivers at 190 intersections across 22 Texas counties to estimate mobile communication device (MCD) use while driving. Using a NHTSA-modeled, probability-based sampling method, the study found that 9.0% of drivers used MCDs—2.8% talking and 5.8% texting. Usage was higher among adults aged 20–60, females, and drivers without passengers. The results support ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce distracted driving in Texas.
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Nighttime Occupant Restraint and Cell Phone Use
Project Summary
This observational study, conducted across 18 Texas cities, examined nighttime seat belt and cell phone use among front-seat occupants. Data were collected between 10 PM and 5 AM (or until 2 AM in smaller cities), covering 20,977 individuals. Findings revealed that 82.0% of occupants were wearing seat belts—lower than typical daytime rates—while 8.9% of drivers were observed using cell phones. The study provides valuable insights into behavioral trends and risk patterns during nighttime hours, supporting data-driven traffic safety planning.
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Anticipatory Guidance on Child Passenger Safety Triggered Through Pediatric Clinic Visits
Project Summary
This project sought to improve child passenger safety by integrating age-appropriate car seat guidance into pediatric clinic visits in Harris County, Texas. Multilingual educational materials were developed and distributed, with feedback from clinic staff and caregivers used to refine content and delivery. The initiative successfully enhanced anticipatory guidance practices and provided a model for culturally responsive safety outreach in healthcare settings.
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Youth Occupancy Protection Observation Survey
Project Summary
This project sought to improve child passenger safety by integrating age-appropriate car seat guidance into pediatric clinic visits in Harris County, Texas. Multilingual educational materials were developed and distributed, with feedback from clinic staff and caregivers used to refine content and delivery. The initiative successfully enhanced anticipatory guidance practices and provided a model for culturally responsive safety outreach in healthcare settings.
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Statewide Motorist Awareness and Motorcyclist Safety Education and Outreach Support
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Statewide Pedestrian and Motorist Outreach and Support to Address Pedestrian Safety Behaviors
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Improving Pedestrian Safety Near Bus Stops in El Paso
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Identifying Barriers to Understanding Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Laws
This project aims to educate law enforcement on pedestrian and bicycle safety laws, proper crash reporting, and conducting enforcement. Resources include in-person trainings, brochures, and videos.
Walk.Bike.Safe.Texas
This project aims to address pedestrian and bicyclist safety through an outreach and educational campaign for all road users.
Adolescent Child Safety Education Focusing on Pedestrians and Bicyclists Aged 11-14 Years Old
Project information coming soon.
Traffic Safety Improvement of Senior Drivers in Texas
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Statewide Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Education for Youth
This project addresses the dangers young pedestrian, bicyclists, and drivers face by observing infrastructure and behavior.
Linking Crash and EMS/Trauma Data Through a Universal Unique Identifier
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Providing Technical Assistance to the Texas Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC)
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Deterring Impaired Driving and Underage Drinking Amongst Youth Through Statewide Peer-to-Peer Programs
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Data-Driven Approach to Address Child Passenger Safety Gaps in Use
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Creating a Safer Brazos Valley Community: Reducing Underage Drinking & Impaired Driving
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Street Coaching for Pedestrians and Cyclists – Putting Laws Into Practice on University Campuses
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24/7 Sobriety Monitoring Program Dissemination Project
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Essential Education: Marijuana and Driving
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Texas Ignition Interlock Education Program
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Unlicensed to Ride: Encouraging Motorcyclists to Complete Training and Licensing
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Developing a Comprehensive Impaired Driving Tracking System Framework for Texas
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Click It or Ticket Evaluation Survey
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Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Risk & Neighborhood Impact, Evaluation, and Outreach for Houston
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Nighttime Occupant Restraint and Cell Phone Use
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Occupant Restraint Use Surveys
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Statewide Public Participation and Engagement Development
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Statewide and Urban Area Mobile Communication Device Use Surveys
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Statewide Driver Attitude and Awareness Survey
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Youth Occupant Protection Observation Survey
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